What's the biggest make-or-break element of your room? You're walking on it! So just how do you get the scale of your rug just right? Hop on over to Emily Henderson's blog where the stylist, TV host and recent Small Cool judge shares her genius rug-buying tips (hint: don't skimp on size).

Beyond the advice you might expect — measure your seating area before shopping, orient your rug based on your room — Henderson also addresses some areas you may not have considered. Should the legs of your furniture be on or off the rug? How do you make your room look bigger, not smaller or chopped up? What about layering?

Don't waste money and time on rugs that don't suit your space! See all the great advice at Emily Henderson.